WestJet Signs Interline Agreement with Copa Airlines to Expand Connectivity in Latin America
WestJet announced this Thursday the signing of a new interline agreement with Copa Airlines, which will allow passengers of the Canadian airline to connect seamlessly to 37 destinations in Central and South America via Panama City.
Additionally, travelers flying northbound with Copa will gain access to WestJet’s extensive network across North America.
John Weatherill, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at WestJet, emphasized: “With the introduction of our new non-stop service from Calgary to Panama City, this interline partnership will expand access to key Central and South American destinations for Canadian travelers. We remain focused on connecting our guests to the most popular sun and leisure destinations this winter, while also serving business travelers flying to major South American markets.”
A New Link Between Calgary and Panama City
The Canadian airline will launch its new route between Calgary and Panama City starting December 13, 2025, with four weekly flights during the winter season. This connection links WestJet’s global hub in Calgary with Copa Airlines’ operational center in Panama, opening new opportunities for both leisure and corporate passengers.
→ Copa Airlines Seeks to Expand in Buenos Aires: Requests Authorization to Fly to Aeroparque
Benefits for Passengers
Through this partnership, customers will be able to book a single ticket, enjoy one-time check-in, and have their baggage checked through to their final destination. Itineraries will be available through travel agencies and third-party ticketing platforms.
Destinations Available Through the Agreement
The agreement expands WestJet’s network to an extensive list of Latin American cities. These include:
- Argentina: Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza
- Belize: Belize City
- Bolivia: Santa Cruz–Viru Viru
- Brazil: Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Florianópolis, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Paulo–Guarulhos
- Chile: Santiago
- Colombia: Armenia, Barranquilla, Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Cali, Cartagena, Medellín, Pereira, San Andrés Island, Santa Marta
- Costa Rica: San José
- Curaçao: Curaçao
- Ecuador: Guayaquil, Quito
- El Salvador: San Salvador
- Guatemala: Guatemala City
- Guyana: Georgetown
- Honduras: San Pedro Sula
- Nicaragua: Managua
- Paraguay: Asunción
- Peru: Lima
- Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain
- Uruguay: Montevideo
Boost to Regional Connectivity
WestJet’s strategy strengthens its position as a key player connecting Canada with Latin America. For passengers, it means greater flexibility, more destinations within a single itinerary, and the ability to travel seamlessly from North America to the southern part of the continent.
Related Topics
WestJet Signs Interline Agreement with Copa Airlines to Expand Connectivity in Latin America
Argentina: New Regulations Approved to Prevent Flight Congestion at Aeroparque
New Air Traffic Control Crisis in U.S.: Shortage of Instructors
Colombia Surpasses 32.6 Million Air Passengers in First Seven Months of 2025
Un apasionado por la aviación, Fundador y CEO de Aviación al Día.